Amazon purchased Kiva Systems back in 2012, and now, the company is putting its robot research to good use by using them in 10 of its mega-warehouses across the United States. Shipping can often be frustrating, but it's pretty neat to know a robot might help fulfill your Prime order this holiday season.

An Italian manufacturer is touting its "rapid prototyping" process, which may make it faster than ever for designers to create new looks and products. Based on the colorful samples, though, we think futuristic haute couture is still too weird for most shoppers.